Transfer Rumour Gossip: Chelsea ‘Certain’ to Sign Premier League Star, Arsenal Close In On Suarez Deal, Bale Now Unsettled at White Hart Lane

Here is a round-up of Thursday’s transfer rumours.

Tottenham are worried that Gareth Bale may have become unsettled because of the interest shown by Real Madrid.

Full Story: Daily Mirror

Thiago Alcantara’s father Mazinho claims that his son was close to signing for Manchester United before Bayern Munich came in for him.

Full Story: Goal.com

Chelsea are certain they will sign Man United striker Wayne Rooney.

Full story: Daily Star

Valencia won’t let defender Adil Rami leave for less than £7.75 million, with Arsenal and Manchester City said to be interested.

Full Story: Marca

Liverpool face competition from Sporting Lisbon and Benfica for winger Christan Atsu.

Full Story: Talksport

Stoke are interested in signing QPR midfielder Adel Taarabt on loan but the Championship side want the player to leave on a permanent deal.

Full Story: Daily Mail

Liverpool striker is preparing to force through a move to Arsenal by submitting a transfer request to the Reds.

Full Story: Goal.com

Tottenham are confident that they will complete the signing of Roberto Soldado soon, with the striker keen to push through a move to White Hart Lane.

Full Story: Goal.com

Arsenal are set to sell winger Gervinho and will then use the money they raise to make a move for Swansea defender Ashley Williams.

Full Story: Daily Mirror

Alan Pardew wants Newcastle’s new director of football Joe Kinnear to hurry up and sign some players.

Full Story: Daily Mirror

Jose Mourinho will handle midfielder Frank Lampard with care this season and only play him in the games that matter.

Full Story: Daily Mirror

Valencia will make a move for Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez if Roberto Soldado moves to Tottenham as expected.

Full Story: Daily Express

New Barcelona manager Gerardo Martino is set to hold showdown talks with Cesc Fabregas over the midfielders future. Manchester United are set to make one final £35 million bid for the midfielder.

Full Story: Daily Express

Midfielder Luis Gustavo wants to stay at Bayern Munich, disappointing Arsenal and Chelsea

Full Story: Metro

Gonzalo Higuain and Pepe Reina have passed medicals at Napoli and will be shown to the clubs fans on Monday.

Full Story: Guardian

Celtic have accepted a £5 million bid from Norwich City for striker Garry Hooper.

Full Story: Sky Sports